Sermons on Battle Plans:

The Mystery In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 30, 2008

The mystery that Paul talks about is God’s plan to include everyone who wants to serve Him.

The Mystery In Christ Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Everybody loves a good mystery. My personal favorite is Sherlock Holmes. He would solve the most baffling cases using what he referred to as pure deductive reasoning. 2. The apostle Paul loved a good mystery too. However, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Dispensations Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

A plan in which the Gospel, that provides salvation for the lost world is the stewardship of the gospel, a sacred trust, it is our responsibility.

“The Seven Dispensations of God” Prelude Scripture That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him. Ephesians 1:10 Prayer Introduction Dispensation means the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Down Into The Land Of Slavery Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 28, 2014

God had planned this trip to Egypt for centuries. But why choose that pagan land? Why not someplace else?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLc81CS7TY4 (We turned the video's sound down as I explained the artist and artwork that was being shown). I’m not much for modern art, but this particular piece of artwork intrigued me. It’s the work of the renowned French artist Bernard Pras. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Ways Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2016

There is a way in which God wants us to walk. It is not conceived or planned by man. It is the way of God that leads to life.

WALKING IN THE WAYS OF GOD (PATHWAY TO HIS PRESENCE) “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” Gal 5:25. Judges 2:6-10 And when Joshua had dismissed the people, the children of Israel went each to his own inheritance to possess the land. So the people served the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

( The Testimony Of A Man Who Considered Himself A Dead Dog )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

NONE OF US IS GOING TO DIE UNTIL GOD `S PURPOSE ,PLAN AND PROMISES ARE FULFILL IN OUR LIVES

(GW) 2 Samuel 9:6-8 6  When Mephibosheth (son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul) came to David, he quickly bowed down with his face touching the ground. “Mephibosheth!” David said to him. “Yes, sir,” he answered. 7  “Don't be afraid,” David told him, “I will certainly show you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Blessings God's Way Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

God desires to bless us. The problem is that we often don't cooperate with His plan.

A number of years ago I was in a barber shop and a highway patrolman was also there. He told an amusing story. It was about a highway patrolman in another state who had stopped a drunk driver. But while he was preparing to cite the drunk driver, a car accident occurred within walking distance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Post-Covid Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2022

Has the mandate for the evangelization of the world changed? His there another plan and if not what shoulld the church be doing today.

Post-Covid Evangelism Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: What we have in our text this morning is the last command or mandate if you will, given to His disciples before He ascends back to the Father. His ascension is recorded for us in Acts 1:4-11… 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Promise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023

Here Micah foretells God’s eventual out-working of His plans for His covenant people.

MICAH 7: 18-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE LORD’S PROMISE [ISAIAH 52:13-15; John 10:11-17] The summarizing remarks in the last verses of Micah are of gratitude and praise to Yahweh. He concludes his book by reminding himself and his readers about the goodness and uniqueness of their God. God ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy For All

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020

Paul encourages us to restrain from being ignorant of God's plan for our lives.

Mercy For All Romans 11: 25 – 32 Intro: I do not claim to be intellectually superior to anyone. However, I will say there may be some things you may not know which my mother taught me which gave served me well. Here are just a few bits of this wonderful knowledge my mother taught me beginning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transforming Into The Image Of Jesus: Romans 8:28-30

Contributed by Kevin Haug on May 1, 2017

Paul shows us the end game of God's plan--conforming us into the image and likeness of His Son.

Today, in a very real way, we reach the pinnacle of the book of Romans. Paul reveals the end game–essentially what everything is working toward. He’s taken us through a long journey to get here–a journey that was sometimes difficult to understand; a journey that was sometimes tedious in its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping An Eye Out

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2019

We must ever be on our guard against satan, especially when everything is going according to plan

Keeping An Eye Out Neh 7:1-4 1. Always keep watch vs 1 The number one rule in boxing, Always keep your guard up It doesn't matter if the walls are up, the enemy is still on the prowl ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Roots - Growth In Character Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

In God’s plan you can have fruitfulness, happiness and fulfillment, you can have a breakthrough.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. If God has called you to a certain place, at a certain time, for a certain job, to fulfill your certain dream, no matter how unfruitful it may look. Grow where God plants you and be fruitful. 2. Edmund McIlhenny had a beautiful plantation in Louisiana before Civil War destroyed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us Brings Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Doubt is the enemy of peace. This includes doubting God's plan, presence and power in your life.

GOD WITH US BRINGS PEACE An atheist was out fishing in Scotland one day, when all of a sudden a huge dragon type creature began to come out of the water. With snarling teeth it moved closer towards him. In desperation he shouted, “Dear God, please save me!” All of a sudden, everything stopped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ruth's Romance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Romance and the plan of God are not just linked in the book of Ruth. It is a part of all of history. Romance and redemption are inseparable.

Nowhere does history repeat itself more often than in the realm of romance. James Madison was the forth president of the United States, and he was the chief framer of the Constitution. He was the greatest scholar among the Founding Fathers. But when it came to romance he was no big gun. In fact, ...read more

I Will Not Lack

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Mar 23, 2018

When you follow God's plans and purpose for your life, He ensures that your needs are met.

To lack is to be in need of something (means of sustenance), to suffer inadequacy, scarcity, insufficiency, famine, drought, poverty, etc. To be deprived of something which is very important to one’s happiness, satisfaction and fulfilment in life. Lack is not just a function of your physical or ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic